ARTW B262 - Playwriting I

Institution:

Haverford College

Subject:

Description:

A.Herzog An introduction to playwriting through a combination of reading assignments, writing exercises, discussions about craft and ultimately the creation of a complete one-act play. Students will work to discover and develop their own unique voices as they learn the technical aspects of the craft of playwriting. Readings will include work by Maria Irene Fornes, John Guare, Tony Kushner, Suzan-Lori Parks, Sam Shepard, Paula Vogel and others. Short writing assignments will complement each reading assignment. The final assignment will be to write an original one-act play. Not offered in 2008-09.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www.haverford.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 896-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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